How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally in 4 Steps | Dr. Josh Axe

[@Rahuldinda-p4t]

For everyone reading this, finding the banned book called “the hidden herbs” by anette ray should be your top priority

[@danbergsven6919]

I lowered my cholesterol from 294 to 187 in three months by going to a whole food plant based diet and riding bicycle every day and I got off my blood pressure med.

[@realrosesforever3847]

That's wonderful!! Did you eat nuts and seeds, bread, oatmeal?

[@ShanoraDavis]

That is amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

[@melissastreeter22]

June 21, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Central. The landmark moment I discovered your channel after my doctor prescribed Lipitor. "You don't want to die of a heart attack, do you?" My doctor is a long-time university professor. I agreed to a low dosage, bothered by the scary side effects. Dr. Axe, *you* should be the guest speaker in all these medical schools. Today am going to my health food store to pick up everything you mentioned. Your viewers' comments, also encouraging.

[@chelseaohara7308]

Doctors like to pump us with medication. Thankful we have doctor like you that help us heal our body naturally 🙏 ❤

[@paulalaye6428]

Hey doctor really enjoyed this video tonight.. I'm a sixty four year old lady in the UK who weighed 16stone and had very high cholesterol ie 6.8 and now after losing weight, nearly two stone my cholesterol has come down to 5.2, my doctor is amazed at how I've managed to do it. And that is no bread, no crisps, no cakes or pastries, no processed meats, no ready made meals, next to no meat only chicken with no skin... Just tons of vegs, salads, porridge in the morning with dried fruits, almond or cashew nut milk, houmous with ryvitas for lunch or veg soup, then chicken and vegs or salads In The evening, feel great.. Thanks paula

[@brothercaleb]

How are you after 2yrs?

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

@@brothercaleb Mine is 6.8 now

[@thatgirlbookiie5920]

What chicken parts you ate

[@teresaspensley5640]

You should never put any essential oils on your skin or hair as it can burn your skin and it can break you hair off. I couldn’t understand why my😅 hair was breaking off it was due to me rubbing it on my hair. They should always be mixed in a carrier oil 😩

[@msudawgma]

​@teresaspensley5640 , consider the essential oils also; are they truly 100% pure? Young Living is the only one I know of that's 100% pure. I put a little Rosemary in my hand, rub together, and run it through my hair. It was helped keep the grays back.

[@101life9]

Cut out sugar, whites and carbs, exercise and reduced stress, my BP and triglycerides came back to normal in 3 months. Lost 10 lbs! Cook with olive oil and a lifestyle changed helps.😊

[@Back4WhatsMines]

I heard cooking with olive oil is bad...use grape seed oil...what you think about that?

[@crcurran]

@@Back4WhatsMines Olive Oil in cooking is fine unless high heat is applied.

[@Back4WhatsMines]

@@crcurran ok...thanks Chris👍

[@vikvc]

@@crcurran but what's high temp for you? I mostly cook in the 4/5 level out of 10 on my stove. Is that high?

[@juliekelly9912]

101 Life Be careful with bottled oils. Oxidation can do a lot of harm.

[@Sayerdify]

Some people seem to be confused, from reading the comments. Garlic must be raw and minced and must sit at least ten minutes before swallowing . Cooking it or swallowing it like a 'pill' does not do the job. You need to release the allicin in the garlic. Turmeric must be cooked and added carrier oil needs to accompany it along with freshly ground peppercorns. He didn't mention this but also add raw ginger (minced) and acv. If you add cinnamon only use Ceylon. Manuka honey KFactor16.

[@Damism1]

Well, have you heard of skinny fat.? I’m super skinny but my total cholesterol was 238 and ldl was 131 four months ago. By cutting down the amount of red meats from my diet, adding oatmeal, salmon, krill oil, more vegetables daily and walking 30 mins 3or more times a week, my cholesterol is now at 181 and LDL 93. My goal is to have the total below 150 and LDL below 70 by my next annual check up.

[@chrisjennifernice224]

Hey, same here. I’m starting to exercise and eat better. But I’m having gallbladder issues and getting it removed in two weeks… wondering if it’s related🤷🏻‍♀️

[@posch21]

Interesting History. How you LDL is doing today? Forgot to ask What age?🙌

[@SachelleCambria]

Same here. When I tell people my cholesterol is high, first thing they say is but you’re slim.

[@Chakshu_khurana]

Lol you are matrix Attacked

[@jamestboy53]

My mom used red yeast rice And was too scared to take the drugs they prescribed her to lower her cholesterol so she didn’t tell the doctors that she didn’t use them she only used the red yeast rice and she lowered it dramatically

[@sophiapaulekas4767]

That's amazing

[@priyamalhotra3794]

Red yeast rice= Statin(Dr J.Mercola)

[@DC-pp8xf]

@@priyamalhotra3794 What does that statement mean?

[@nancybeaver9890]

Hey Josh, great to see you again. I've followed you for years and have your books. Now that I have survived Covid after a 2 year struggle, I just had my blood checked cuz I am ready to get back to my life and need to rebuild what was lost. My LDL is 190 and my HDL is 5.00. Surprised due to thought I was eating healthy. Thank you for the video and information, for I choose to lower my cholesterol safely and thoroughly. While I do a dry sauna, Red Light Therapy, Chiropractic care, drink lots of water/tea/mushroom coffee and eat fish and Micro greens, I look to increase the consistency along with adding a stretch class 5x/week along with working my way back to walking three miles a day! Mentally, I am so looking forward to getting back what I feel I lost. Bless you!

[@lindapasaribu7066]

Thanks 4 ur info

[@YouzTube99]

@nancybeaver9890 Your HDL was "5.00"?? Was that typo? How are you doing now?

[@genavivehamilton9297]

Thank you so much Dr. Axe you have been way helpful than my regular Dr. who did not inform me that my Cholesterol went up high after my goal bladder was removed 6 months ago, I had to go to a specialist last week and found out have bad it is. Thank you. God bless you and your family. I am so glad I found you and I will for sure fallow you and recommend you to all my friends and family. Sincerely, Helen J. Weller

[@victoriaf.74]

Thank you for this information. My doctor prescribed medication , which immediately after taking ONE pill caused side effects. So, I threw the pills away, no more!

[@steve_anderson]

Thanks! I had to come back for a refresher. Chlorestol has gone up and my doctor wants to put me on meds. I have fixed this before with exercise and lifestyle changes. I'm already a vegetarian so I know I can do this.

[@sumanmishra123]

You can and you will! Don't give up. 💛

[@jasonlayne1133]

Best informational video!!! I learned so much in 5 minutes! Thank you Dr.Josh, you are a lifesaver! 👍🏻

[@codygraika3465]

Can menopause peri menopause cause cholesterol issues

[@Sabbath_Services]

Thank you so much Dr.Axe! This is life changing. Please continue changing lives for the better!

[@TheCkapothubre]

This is best video ever on how to lower cholesterol. Thanks a lot, Dr. Axe!

[@theofficialsamoanstoner7192]

Only 25 and mine is 180...I’m changing my life around for my two kids...I didn’t think it would be this bad this fast.

[@gloriapeel6887]

Just started my diet to lower cholesterol. Great info!

[@jasonlayne1133]

Me too! 🤞🏻

[@patriciakapua7395]

Hi Doctor Axe This is great information. Presented very well of course by you. But this is done six years ago. Could you bring us up today? Really appreciate it from Hawaii.

[@cybase1020]

Thank you so much Dr. Axe for you helpful and healthful medical tips. It's truly appreciated!

[@abolisohoni]

Hello My total cholesterol is 215, HDL is 60, LDL is 140, Triglycerides is 73, Cholesterol to HDL ratio 3.6 I walk for 30 min a day atleast 5 times a week.

[@alicelatimer3379]

Refreshing and timely information from Dr Axe is always useful, informative and for those of us with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions a bonus,.

[@callahan1967]

Thank you so much! I was recently diagnosed with moderate level coronary artery disease. I was put on statins and taken off last week. One week on them and I thought I was dying. I asked dr about foods, cbd to lower cholesterol and inflammation. She simply said- I dont know anything about that- She sent me out the door with paper work and a prescription. Im counting on natural medicine to get me back to normal levels. Oh, i forgot to mention 4 lesions on the left side of my heart. She didn't even tell me about it. I found it in my test results, sent 3 days later.:( Im so thankful for the work you do for us. You are a blessing. Xx

[@lalyacademia1649]

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[@vickiejohnson3283]

Thank you for this video. I just had blood work and my total number is at 300. My ratio is optimal because I have a lot of HDL, but my Dr. is on me about a statin. I don't want to take them. I'm going to try some of these recommendation to see if I can get number lowered without the drug. Thank you, again for staying on top of recent research.

[@drjoshaxe]

Hey, Vickie! Thanks for your feedback. You should always keep your local healthcare provider in the loop about your dietary changes and supplement routine so they are best able to guide you. You may find this helpful: draxe.com/health/lipitor-side-effects/?

[@ninasol5569]

Thank you so much I was looking for this I strongly dislike taking medication.

[@PurplePinkRed]

I just got some test results back for a minor lowering in liver function and small increase in LDL - Not worth retesting according to the doc, but it totally makes sense now why both are affected! I'm not a drinker whatsoever, so it got me confused! This guy is the best! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@drjoshaxe]

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. You may find this interesting: draxe.com/health/liver-function/?

[@charlesbutindaro4164]

Dr. Axe, THANK YOU so much for such helpful information. Also, your presentation was very easy to follow. I learned a lot !

[@LearnGrowwithAnn]

Epic message, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Love, light, and blessings to you all always!!!!

[@reneec4711]

You are a healing angel Dr Axe! Thanks so much!

[@carissatregub3778]

I love you... Respect to the wedding ring but I love you ... everytime I wanna learn something on a specific subject about health and wellness, I go to you first! Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us, you truly are a reliable source!

[@jaynerushton3442]

Hahaha 😝 he is gorgeous (with respect doctor )

[@joaspl9420]

Thank you Dr for your advise. May God grant you good health, wisdom and knowledge

[@drjoshaxe]

Hey there! Thanks so much for your positive feedback and support.

[@avaleneallen7250]

God bless you, thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@corifox9843]

Dr.Axe, Thank you for the sensible and true remedies for good health!

[@dlg5485]

CoQ10 and high quality fish oil are definitely great for cardiovascular health, but I'm surprised you skipped niacin (B3) because it is perhaps the most effective natural vitamin for treating cholesterol issues. I've been taking all 3 of these supplements for years and the best part is that the ubiquinol (CoQ10) counteracts the possible side effects of the niacin. I haven't had any heart issues or any health issues at all since I began this regimen. I also take a high quality all natural multivitamin, Ester C and Vitamin D3. These 6 supplements with a reasonably well balanced diet have kept me healthy and off of all medications, I will take them for the rest of my life.

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

note to others than high doses of niacin can cause liver damage

[@nevaehchapman5754]

Can coQ10 be taken without taking statins

[@christinestumpf10]

Thanks for info what is the name of multivitamin you take and what brand omega fish do you use

[@dlg5485]

@@utubestalker.dotcom Only very high doses are dangerous. Also, as I mentioned in my original comment, ubiquinol protects the liver from the possible impacts of niacin (as well as prescription statins). If you take niacin and ubiquinol together, you have nothing to worry about.

[@dlg5485]

@@nevaehchapman5754 Of course. I've been taking ubiquinol for over a decade and have never taken a statin. Ubiquinol, high quality fish oil and niacin taken together can actually get you off of your statin.

[@Chryslers1]

Thank you Dr. I feel so blessed to listen to my favourite videos that helps me amazingly.

[@sanifordkate]

I started looking for you anytime I have medical questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to inform me.

[@PARTEEK49]

Kate S Don't go for doctor....I will tell u solution to decrease ur cholesterol in 2 monthm....Always follow ayurveda.......First Solution: Take 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and add it to 1 glass of water....let it remain for night and drink the fenugreek water in early morning empty stomach and eat fenugreek seeds...........................Second solution: Daily take 1 teaspoon of flax seeds and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin seeds...Make sure to drink large amount of water after consuming..........Third Solution: Take 3 walnuts and put in water ..let it remain for night and eat it in daily morning.........Don't follow allopathy....Follow the principles of ayuverda

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Check out thier new bone broth protien and collegin powder and other products

[@GODSGIRL-7]

i am afraid to place essential oil in smoothie, how do you know if they are approved organic and without a mixture of chemicals

[@attu89]

I'm 32 years old, 133 lbs, resistance train 5-6 days a week, and also have a fairly disciplined diet - barely consume red meats. I was shocked to find out my cholestrol levels were 278 (LDL). I'm going to try a high fibre diet for 3 months before getting checked again. It looks genetic, and I probably would need to get on a statin but I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and hoping the change in diet brings down those figures.

[@ditomathew1]

All the best and pls update your results of it

[@mattiecreates]

Was wondering if you succeeded ? how did the diet do and or what did you do to help y our cholesterol ?

[@Ferri2159]

Atillio D’Souzahope I hope you’re doing well and you are able to manage to bring your LDL down . My advice to everyone, stay away from Statin drugs, it is not going to help you bring your LDL down. Statin damages your muscles and it would have a huge side effect on your memories .

[@SuperFriday]

Can you give us an update?

[@SuperFriday]

What kind of meats did you consume? Did you eat a lot of eggs?

[@robinprettylady570]

Thanks for the information Dr. Axe....much needed because I suffer from inflammation daily.

[@shellz1104]

Thank you! I was put on cholesterol meds and I had terrible side effects.

[@gracelynne3918]

Statins? Yeah, miniscule upside in a handful of cases and massive downsides for just about everyone taking it. Don't let the medical establishment sell you on that garbage...because they have persuaded way too many people to sign up for life.

[@davidday7289]

Thank you so much I just took my first Statin 💊.... It's definitely going to be the last one!!! They've been treating us like lab rats for way to long. I'm going to change my diet🥦🍎🥗🍌... Thank you again 😇

[@wendyplaza8027]

Thank you can you talk more about high cholesterol in kids? My son is not obese. But high cholesterol. I love this and this is very informative

[@dianamarie1652]

Thank you Dr Axe for speaking the truth!!!!

[@sarahcarolinebrewer]

Dr Axe, you're my doctor!! Thank you so much!!

[@birdlynn417]

I was going through Coffee Mate like crazy ,the dry kind, and it was hydrogenated and saturated fat. Now I am cutting it out completely, and I do believe it will lower now.

[@GutHealthHomeopath]

Great video! You explained the natural ways to lower cholesterol really well. As a qualified Nutritionist, I completely agree that the best way to lower cholesterol is by changing your diet and including the right foods that help lower ldl levels.

[@ernadinporca5407]

This is super useful video for all people who are using food as medicine, thank you.

[@nmaraj379]

Thank you very much this is what I needed to know and will definitely apply to my lifestyle

[@raghumanavalan7267]

Thanks DR.Josh Axe, gr8 info, very useful to people with such problems, this is an amazing service to the mankind, keepup your spirit. Have a wonderful evening. bye

[@veronicakiyoko5862]

A fig, the same as dr. Axe said stay away from process foods. I cooked every thing myself, I learned what was process by reading all labels. When I go out to eat at a restaurant I would order broil or bake fish or chicken, (I do not eat red meat and very little seafood and chicken). Do your research... so you will eat healthy as well. Good luck!

[@darlenegfgirl2039]

what about using Bergamot?

[@cindytaylor7851]

Thank you for summing it up! Need to get my husband off the cholesterol meds. This will help! He might be allergic to CoQ10 since I use to give it to him and he had a reaction when taking naproxen too. He thinks it was the CoQ10 but I think it was the naproxen so might be hard to get him to take it again and if I’m wrong then he’ll have a reaction again.

[@allnfun6315]

Check out emu oil capsules

[@samgreeneggs8101]

What reaction did he have?

[@albedez9882]

An Amazing $ Awesome Doctor. I am so blessed! Thank you so much n God grant the desires of your heart, I pray..

[@BaydreamR]

Thanks to Dr Axe for sharing knowledge. Amazing to learn facts about drugs for lowering cholesterol. Bonus points. 🤙

[@Sophia-zk3tw]

Question my HDL 74 TrI 80 LDL 176 Total 269 Chol /Hdlc ratio 3.6 I am 5”1 -114 lbs eat very well excersize daily Just completed chemo for ovarian cancer feb 2020

[@phido9235]

Thanks dr Josh for having me some advice!!

[@mikeslittlebitofeverything3256]

Thank you Dr Axe I just learned so much from this video

[@Satkum33]

Great video doctor. Does this recommendation work to reduce the triglycerides as well? Thanks for your help.

[@rosemarymarsh4322]

Thank you for sharing this video with us and the very useful information.Really need to share this with my family.Many Thanks.

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

Thank you, the statins are causing pain. I’m going to try this.

[@milomilano7679]

I think you are a well-informed, honest, caring person. Thank you.

[@KM-yl4uy]

Also you didn't mention Apple cider vinegar, which is GREAT!

[@drjoshaxe]

That's a great suggestion, KM! ACV is one of my favorite natural remedies. Here is an article with more info: draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/

[@nmemartine]

So how many times a day or week should I drink the ACV?

[@con1log2]

Kristina Sullivan fish oil is omega 3

[@maamedansowaa1520]

@@nmemartine Bragg's apple cider vinegar. Mix at least 4 table spoons in 20 ounce hot water and drink it every morning before eating. Also drink at least 60 ounces of water every day.

[@gloriapeel6887]

Dr. Josh Axe p

[@Skydiva692]

Thank you! I'm grateful.

[@Vivek-np9vm]

I wanna c Dr Josh and Dr Berg together

[@ej9404]

Perfect video and great medical advice and natural medicines. Thank you doctor,

[@michellefilak631]

Where gave you been? Incredibly informative video! My choices esterol is 320 and I reluctant to take the statin. I thought i was eating healthy for the most part and my weight is 138, not too bad for a 75 year old.... I will try much of what you stated in this video! Thank you, I now have options

[@whitelotus4859]

Dr Josh thank you so much . Your video help me a lot I can’t take medication even Zetia I have a lote pain in my back it’s terrible! Lots of ❤️🙏🙏

[@gaylecheung3087]

Statin just about killed me 3 years, grrrrr. I’m taking 2.5 mg, 3 time per week, my Lipid Specialist…eating really healthy and rejoin the gym. CBC 59 female. 70% blockage RCA 2019. Rotator cuff 95% healed, yay!

[@sectionalsofa]

It is now known that HDL tends to rise as a defense mechanism to mitigate the damage of elevated LDL. It's much more important to lower LDL than to be concerned about the ratio. My ratio is great but my elevated LDL is a concern. A primarily whole foods plant based diet has lowered my LDL significantly and reduced inflammatory markers as well. While I agree that Omega 6 oils and processed food increases inflammation so does meat which is highly acidic.

[@jessykalsi953]

Good information thanks

[@beverleymkatshwa8310]

Really in joy watching, Thank you for sharing your Knowledge! ❤️🌍

[@94blessed]

You got the best videos with great information thank you!!

[@mercedesbowley2605]

you & mr Rubin are wonderful conveyers of health info thanx, mercedes⚡️

[@sparksfly2557]

What about, how much Red yeast rice, I'm subscribed. Thanks

[@Heatherreseller]

Ughh I need more on this please. I have been battling bad cholesterol for few years. Sugar is my weakness.

[@Heatherreseller]

Thanks for sharing the drugs the prescribe should be banned. I have refused them. I will continue to work on plant based diet and excercise

[@Shadow_2055]

What about oatmeal? Can oatmeal help lower cholesterol?

[@mariawinter2535]

Love Dr Axe's natural & homeopathic remedies. 🙏 thank you Dr Axe

[@g_davoice]

Much appreciated Doc!! I needed these nuggets of knowledge stat!

[@gloriaesfeller6504]

We love you Dr.Axe thanks you for all this videos God bless you and your family.

[@Ash-hl2mr]

When he said garlic as a supplement I literally cut up some fresh garlic and just took it like a pill.

[@nsr5961]

Ash 1749 yes take raw garlic and swallow it like a pill. It helps clear out plaque build up in the arteries

[@LaudauteDominum-er2mr]

I do that, too!

[@dany6711]

Be careful with raw garlic, it maybe too strong and toxic for the human body depending on the person......definitely recommend cooked garlic instead

[@tabassamnaz6730]

Same here I have 2 cloves every morning & swallow it like tablets then have porridge! That's the best

[@mustang4928]

@@dany6711 You right about raw garlic.. it lower my cholesterol, but gave me lots of problem with my stomach. Cooked garlic has no benefit same with swallowing whole garlic.. the big benefit when is raw & crashed...

[@jacquibush7817]

Thanks for sharing I am using essential oils for other reasons but this has been very informative for me on a much personal level thank 😊 you

[@bellarose3924]

Thank you.

[@mohamedrafi186]

Most useful information - Thanks Mr. John Axe...

[@Housemusic90]

Im suffering from genetically high cholesterol. Im just 38 and my cholesterol is 8.60 and ldl 6.3. Im fit, exercise and play sports, eat really healthy and still have it. My mom, brother and sister also have it. Any further tips? :)

[@Ferri2159]

Our body specifically our brain needs fat, we have to be carful with our sugar intake. There are thousands of videos out there about how our body produces cholesterol and what sugar does to our body. Sugar is body’s number one enemy.

[@richardbouska1504]

Thank you Dr. Axe God bless you brother!

[@sunshine2049]

I was informed recently after learning that I have high cholesterol that Bergamot oil is as effective as Statin drugs. Dr axe, do you know anything about it in terms of its efficacy?

[@vamhot95]

I experience bouts of non-diabetic hypoglycemia. After lots of research I found Bergamot can also Decrease blood glucose. Now I'm wondering if it can be taken with licorice to maintain glucose levels, but still decrease LDLs.

[@emdrmt28]

I drink two bottles of benecol everyday and it has lowered my cholesterol. My consultant's advice. Having a good night's sleep and going for long walks also helped.

[@azucenamassey3476]

Very informative, just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@evelyncarreto9322]

Thank you very much doctor axe this video was really helpful trying this tips right away .

[@bobbiejackson732]

Lord help us

[@ameralgayar4931]

Thank you for the wonderful videos

[@AprilSixsmith]

I need to send this to my father! 🙏👌👏

[@elonaisufi9386]

Thanks dc Axe for all.

[@ericwoodward7576]

I been eating Oatmeal twice a day, so I hope lowers my high cholesterol

[@Rhythmandosyche]

eric Woodward what’s your blood sugar after said bowls?

[@olayemiramos109]

Hope u didn't add sugar?

[@suzannahjames526]

Me too. All the best!

[@leet2888]

Please try to cut that down to 1 bowl. If you are eating 3 meals a day on top of extra 2 bowls of oatmeal means you may be overeating. Nothing against it, but watch out for carbs you may gain weight instead

[@ashleytaylor994]

Did it work?

[@jawadhindi646]

Thank you very much for this useful presentation.

[@abdulmoizayyaz]

Main risk factor of inflammation because of unhealthy diets is sugar, carbs and gluten

[@dkatz7430]

Approved

[@sectionalsofa]

And saturated fat from animal products.

[@berlinwall6674]

Processed carbs*

[@DaveEntity]

Does this include complex carbs

[@CheatleQuest]

Carbs???? Carbs arnt bad processed carbs are bad massive difference

[@josies8616]

Thank you So Much!!!

[@alphaconn1894]

How is the green tea counteracted by the caffeine content? Like I experience health anxiety and I avoid caffeine like the plague due to its stimulation but I have been told that despite its caffeine content it can be good for anxiety due to L-Theanine which promotes GABA response... love the videos a lot! Hope you can help with this confusion😁

[@thetruthful9805]

Dr Axe you are the man!